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How to Buy Art. Need artwork for your home but don’t know where to start? These guidelines
will help. You will need Passion and tape measure. Step 1. If you see something you
love, buy it; don’t worry about whether it goes with your color scheme. You can always
repaint a room -- or even just one wall -- to complement the piece. Step 2. Don't be restricted
by your home decor. There's no rule that says you can’t put modern art in a traditional
setting, or vice versa. Step 3. If you're looking to buy art for a particular room,
choose 1 or 2 dominating colors from the space and find a piece that includes or complements
those colors. Step 4. Keep proportion in mind when you buy art for a particular spot. A
small painting, for example, looks out of place on a big wall. Before you buy art, measure
the space you plan to put it in. Step 5. Consider the mood you want to create when you buy art.
Symmetrical lines calm the eye; asymmetrical lines convey movement. Green, blue, and pink
are soothing; red and orange are energizing. Don’t put a predominantly red picture in
the kitchen if you’re on a diet; red is known for stimulating appetite! Step 6. Don’t
buy art just because someone says it’s a good investment; there’s no way of knowing
if it will increase in value. If you’re going to spend a lot of money, make sure it’s
on a piece you really love. Did you know A painting Picasso made in 1 day sold for $106.5
million at a 2010 auction.